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Recommended Citation "Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 28, November 29, 1994" (1994). Central Florida Future. 1270. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture/1270 UCF volleyball team wins berth in NCAA tournament - see Sports, p.20 Central Florida Future Vol. 27 •No. 28 Serving the .University of Central Florida since 1968 .. .. ·Noy. 29, _1994 _ UCF men's baskelball plunges into new season
by MIKE WHITE their success will be a solid defense. Staff writer "We need toimprovedefensively ,"Swaby said. "Last year, the times we went out and This year's UCF men's basketball team played hard defense, we won." has the unenviable task of trying to top the There should be stiff competition in the ~uccess last year's group enjoyed. Just eight Trans-AmericaAthletic Conference this season, months ago, the team visited Glenn Robinson, with the addi!ion of Campbe11 and the consis the "Big Dog" from Purdue, and the Golden tently tough play of the College of Charleston. Knights are now beginning their push toward a However, the Golden Knights could return to the second straight tournament trip. Tonight the tournament if the newcomers can adjust to Di vi team goes on the road to take on cross-town sion I-A basketball and the veterans can continue rivals, the Rollins Tars. to excel. After Rollins, the schedule gets tough. ''I think a touch (pre-conference) sched The home opener will be against Georgia, one of ule prepares you for the season," point guard the stronger teams in the Southeastren Confer Patrick Butts said. ''If you are not willing to test ence. Before the start of the conference schedule, yourself against the best teams in the county, you the Goldne Knights will also play UNL V and shouldn't be in Division I-A" Alabama. In the past, game attendance for UCF The players are looking forward to the basketball has not been very large. Big crowds challenge of playing tough, established Di vision · help teams win games by intimidating oppo I-A programs. nents and giving the home tearn a boost of "We know we're not supposed lt) win energy at crucial moments. A healthy turnout those games," starting forward Ocruel Swaby by UCF students would undoubtedly im said. "Those games are to prepare us for [tough] prove team morale and confidence, a fact not games down the road." Jost on Swaby. The UCF Knights are hoping that "down "Last year I was a little disappointed at the road" is the NCAA tournament. When the times [by the low attendance]," Swaby said. GoldenKnightsplayedPurdueinthelastseason's "I'm hoping we draw a good crowd this year . . tournament, they did not have much experience It really does help." against the bigger, tougher teams in the nation, Fans are expecting big things from the ''If we make it back to the tournament this Golden Knights this season, but Swaby has year, we won't be surprised by any team," perhaps the highest expectations of all. Swaby said. "If we do not make it to the tournament, With strongoutsideshootingand a relent this season will be a waste," Swaby said. "I less transition game, the Golden Knights should want to go to the tournament and win at least be able to light up the scoreboard, but the key to one or two games." ~-li~@r Cal!~~~~~ ~::d~"!:::::e If you can find time between finals and Christmas shopping, here's a list of upcoming events to put you mas season." in the Christmas spirit- and they're all free. o With only 26 more shopping days until Financed with a capital investment from Saturday Dec. 3 her parents, Lopez managed to exchange im Christmas with the Critters Christmas, Mariana Lopez provements on the building for a break on the Candlelight tour of wildlife refuge; food, music, has some vintage gift activities and raffle. 4-9 p.m. Nature Wildlife Refuge 568-5138 ideas.
. Sunday Dec. 4 by SCOTT C. HOLBROOK Bach's Magnificat News editor Christmas concert featuring Seminole Community College Chorale. 4 p.m. Thanksgiving is over, and "Black Fri SCC Fine Arts Concert Hall 328-2039 day," the busiest shopping day of the year, has passed. The shopping nightmare of Christ Friday Dec. 9 mas will only get worse in the next few weeks. If gift ideas are scarce or money is tight, a new Christmas in the Park store in town, owned by UCF student Mariana Tiffany window display and Bach concert. 6 p.m. Lopez, has unusual gifts at prices to fit the Centra_l Park. Winter Park student budget. Lopez, a 19-year-old sophomore ma A Downtown Christmas joring in English, opened Shine On, a vintage Chri tmas tree displays, choral concerts and jazz clothing store in downtown Orlando, just over • music. 7:30 p.m. two weeks ago. Since then. business has been Lake Eola Park, Orlando 422-5704 brisk. SruneOn is an effortrepresentingrnonths store's rent. of planning, plastering, painting, ordering Shine On speciaJizes in vintage, or used, Saturday Dec. 10 and stocking for Lopez and co-worker Rachel clothing and custom alterations. Lopez said Lighted Boat Parade Williams. what separates her store from the other Or Fourth annual Mount Dora lighted boat parade J(· · ..'" "We're very pleased with the results, lando shops is the unique period pieces that on Lake Dora. 6:30 p.m. . a11d the response has been very encouraging," Mount Dora (904) 383-3933 -~ ;\ Lopez said. "We're hoping for a busy Christ- see VINTAGE, page 4
News 1-5 Opinion 6-7 Classified 8 Sci-fi classics to beat Star Trek - p.14 Features 9-16 Sports 17-20 2 •The Central Florida Future• ov. 29, 1994
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Wire Service and other Di. counts) • GO FAR Chinese negotiator sets end of the IN THE AIR FORCE. year deadline for GA1T negotiations • Learn how far the Air Force can United Press International ter Dec. 31, but would hold no ners is the issue of afeguards to pre • more '·substantive negotiations," vent an explosion of Chinese exports. the official Xinhua news agency Many countries fear China's BEIJING - Chief Chinese said. economic boom will lead to a flood of negotiator Long Yongtu hardened "'The Chinese delegation Chinese imports which will irrepara • • great tarting pay Beijing' tance Monday by set will enter into close cooperation bly damage their domestic econo • medical and dental care ting a Dec. 31 deadline for con with the GA TT secretariat and mies. • 30 day vacation with pay p r year e1 udi ng the drawn-out negotiations the contracting parties (at the The United States, along with • management opportuniues on it readmission to the General Geneva talks) to make the be t more than 20 other countries. has said Go far in a career a an Air Force officer. Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. possible efforts for China to be flatly that China's offer to rejoin is "It i rea on able and logical come a founding member of the not sufficient. citing restricted mar • Call A·r Force Opportunities for China to et che year-end dead- WTO," he added. ket access to ervice ectors and the Toll Free ! line:· Long told GA TT's Direc In the past few weeks, automobile indu try and the alleged 1-800-423-USAF tor-General Peter Sutherland in Beijing has gradually hardened Chine edumpingoftextile .toysand AIMHIGll Geneva upon the resumption of iLs stance on its GA TT readmis tele\ ision sets. calk on China· re-entry. sion, calling on Washington to Washington has also el a Dec. --AIR-i...... _ China's elf-imposed target give some leeway and threaten 31 deadline for China to clean up --FORCE~ of rejoining GA IT by the end of ing to withdraw its planned re rampant piracy of compact discs and the year i aimed at bolstering its forms shouJd the bid fails. computer CD-ROMs. or face eco pre tige on the world' trading Premier Li Peng reiterated nomic anction . markets by making it a founding the finality of Beijing's bid Sun Despite Long· fierce-sound memberofthe World Trading Or day by saying China had made ing ultimatum for an end to the GA IT ganization. which\ ill superseded all the conce sions necessary to negotiations by Dec. 31. he tempered EV" GAIT on Jan. l. 1995. rejoin. hi threats hy .aying China would • Earery & Sports Pub De pite furious negotiation 'There ponsibilitydoesnot continue to negotiale at the request of I to.that goal. 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• 4 • The Central Florida Future • Guess What's Just Around UC students launch the Corner? bands on the Internet 1
by MARCO BUSCAGLIA to each other," says Lord. "There's this stage in the coffee shop, and all I College Press Senice we' re try mg to do is put people on SANTA CRUZ, CA.- Want that stage." I to hear the latest from Buck Naked IU¥A gave Danny Johnson I or the Strange Boutique but can t the chance to promote his band find it at your record store? No the Whistle Pigs. ' problem. Since their arrival on IUMA I, Just log onto your computer Johnson and other members of th~ I and search the information super- Whistle Pigs have been sending highway for the Internet Under out tapes of their music free of ground Music Archives (illMA). charge when they receive requests. Once there, you can download ev But if the response keeps up, erything from singles by bands that Johnson says they'll have to start still play out of their garages to Tom charging something, just to cover Petty's newest release. their expenses. IUMA is the brainchild ofRob The Internet exposure has ert Lord and Jeff Patterson, both UC brought record labels to the Pigs' The February 1995 LSAT! Santa Cruz students. Since its incep doorstep as well, but for now, the You don't have to spend your holiday vacation studying tion about a year ago, IUMA has made Santa Cruz band has declined. for the LSAT ... Enjoy your break, then let BAR/BRI help alternative music available to com "A company in L.A. offered you achieve a higher score than you thought possible! puter users across the nation. us a deal, but it wasn't that good, Lord explains: "When I and we could tel1 they wanted us Classes begin January 1 7 posted my· signature, I mentioned to change some things," says Miami - Orlando - Gainesville - Tallahassee this new, freely distributed audio Johnson, the band's lead singer technology that people could use to and lead guitarist. put music on the Internet, and Jeff Although IUMA began as 1-800-777-EXAM let me know he was interested." a service for independent bands, Patterson was looking for a Lord and Patterson have started ~mention this ad to receive $250 OFF of course tuition way to promote his band, the Ugly sampling music from record la ...;::{.J.- · (one discount per person) Mugs, and the new software pro bels as well. . Just last month, the ~ enroll before December 15, 1994 and receive a FREE gram, ca11ed Zing Sound Player, music service entered into an J;:iR · Law School Application Primer seemed like the perfect vehicle not agreement with Warner Brothers just for him but for other local mu and has offered samples of songs ' l:tj freeze discount price future course with a deposit for any $25 sicians as well: from Dinosaur Jr., Prince, Laurie Lord and Patterson tested Anderson and Madonna. the software for a month before Does the influence of musi soliciting bands from, the Santa cal corporate giants taint IUMA's Cruz area. The two students took original mission? Lord says no. samples of songs from local art "The idea is to make this a ists, transferred them to their hard level playing field for bands who drive and processed a way for are out there trying to get no computer users across the world ticed," he says. "When we have to download musical samples into unsigned bands, we can send out their own computers at home. their entire songs. It gives people "The Internet is like a huge all over the world a chance to coffee shop with 20 million people listen to something they wouldn't who are just sitting around talking normally hear." Vintage clothing gives buyers outfits under $30 ~ VINTAGE, from page 1 Inside the shop's I ,300square ~ feet is everything for a complete Fraternity Business Lopez and Williams bring in and outfit, including shoes, shirts, pants, (/\II N:it'I avail:1hk) often modify to achieve a combina jackets and accessory jewelry. Mini tion of today's styles in yesterday's dresses are this season's most popu fashions. lar selection, followed closely by ~ The style appeals to a wide jackets. Art Engineering range of ages, from teen-aged ravers "You can walk in and get a to older women who appreciate the complete ensemble for under $30," crossover fashion trend. Although Williams said. "And that's for ev Shine O~ carries mostly women's erything. We want our customers to fashions, men's clothes are also Drama Music look fabulous without spending a 0 stocked, including a large selection lot of money." PLUS MANY MORE! VIP Ring $337° . of vintage ties and wool jackets. The average price of a single "A lot of the clothes we have item ranges from $12 to $16. Ac in stock were obtained from a shop cording to Lopez, almost everything 15% OFF W/ S-TUDENT/FACULTY l.D. in Chicago that went out of busi is less than $20, which has brought EXCLUDES CLASS RINGS ness," explained Lopez. "Many of mixed reactions from consignees our jackets aren't even available and other area vintage shops. anywhere else in Orlando." Lopez admits this semester at Exquisite Designer Jewelry & Settings Lopez has always had a pen UCF has been a struggle for her. chant for clothes, and her enthusi Between minding the store and at asm shows through in many of her tending classes, she has little free Expert Jewelry & Watch Repair While You Wait... c~stom pieces. Lopez said that any time., but she says that it's been We Buy & Sell Service piece of clothing displayed in her worth it. store must have individuality, bright •Diamonds • Custom Design Pieces "It's a good way for me to color and unusual style. combine my love of fashion and • Fine Jewelry • Remounting "If you go to a mall, all the business background into a way to •Watches • Pearl Re-Stringing stores have basically the same earn a living," Lopez said. ~tyles," Lopez said, "which is okay, Shine On is located at 1711 Since 1980 Mo~a~F;;o.~~~~~pm I277-9778 I if you want to look like everybody 1/2 Mills Ave., between Nebraska else." 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•Dr. John A. Osborne, 52, • M a r i e a textbook val reported that someone stole her reported that a man parked in a Stuckey reported ued at $50, be purse valued at $282 out of a class lot near the Biology building - that a 20-year-old tween 1 and 10 room in the Education building, PL\NET • tried to back over him in his car, UCFstudentripped p.m. Nov. 17 . between 7:40 and 8:20 p.m. Nov. 4:24 p.m. Nov. 9. The man then a bar code off a 10. drove toward Osborne again, book and tried to • Atussa • hitting him in the leg with the steal the book val Mohajeri, 27, • A juvenile reported that EARTH car, causing him to land on the ued at $50 out of reported that someone stole his bicycle valued car's hood. Osborne slid off the the Library, someone at $420 out of a bike rack near hood after the driver reversed 2:52p.m. Nov. 15. smashed in a Polk Hall, between Nov. 1 and 2 GOURMET • the car. The driver then tried to window of her a.m. Nov. 8. hit Osborne again. • An 18-year-old UCF stu car parked in a lot near the Educa dent reported that a man has been • Chris Jones, 23, reported TREATER I tion building, between 12:40 and • •ThomasA.Ray,21, Timo harassing her and folJowing her 10:30 p.m. Nov. 17. that someone stole his bicycle val thy S. Kettlehut, 20, and Douglas through campus, and pounded on ued at $160 that was locked to a r------, M. Pesce, 19, were arrested and her dorm room asking to be let in, •A juvenile reported that an rack near the Health and Physics • charged with affray, or a physical between 11 :55 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 18-year-old woman grabbed her building, between 11 and 11 :50 FREE fight. A police officer observed Nov. 16. shoulder and hit her in a hallway a.m. Nov. 7. EDY'S about 30 men fighting and was of Volusia Hall, 5:52 p.m. Nov. GRAND PREMIUM • forced to use pepper spray on the • Colleen E. Roarty, 21, re 20. • A police officer observed ICE CREAM CONE group at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon ported that someone stole her purse three students in a parking.lot near , _:.,~ 8uy 1 Cone, house, GreekParkDrive, 2: 16 a.m. valued at $310 off a desk on the • Tracy M. Byrd, 22, re Lake Claire Apartments who ad Nov. 12. third floor of the Library, between ported that someone smashed in a mitted they had recently been Get :~~~one I, • Of equal or 12:30 and 1 p.m. Nov. 21. passenger side window of her car smoking marijuana. The officer ; · • lesser vafuo. •Gregory L. Johnson, I 9, and stole a compact disc player, seized drug paraphernalia, includ I' . - '1Jrf11 1 ~ -W11h coupon ~~ U was arrested and charged with . •Diana K. ·McDaniel, 19, re containing a compact disc, in a ing a bong and a cigarette rolling E•D. DP.t Jl.199~ ~rindic<~ft.am • selling drugs on campus, be ported that someone broke into her dirt parking lot, between 10:30 machine, and eight grams of mari tween 6:30 and 6:38 p.m ..Nov. car oy popping a door Jock, popped a.rn. and 10:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The juana. L------1 I 0. A man sold 20 hits of LSD to a glove box lock and stole a radar items were valued at $140. an undercover police officer on detector and a cellular phone, be •David M. Bentine, 21, re Andromeda Drive. tween 8 p._m. Nov. 16and 7:15 a.m. • Ronette J. Wood, 21, re ported that someone stole a wal Nov. 17. The items were valued at ported that someone smashed in a let, two cassette tapes and a T • Brandon L. Rodammer, $280. front windshield of her car parked shirt out of his car parked in a lot 19, was arrested and charged in a lot near the Visual Arts build near the Administration building, with underaged possession of an •Joel Matthews reported that ing, between 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11 between 5 p.m. and midnight Nov. • alcoholic beverage. Police ob someone smashed in a window of and 7 p.m. Nov. 13. 7. served a man drinking a can of her car park~d in a lot near the -compiled by Katie Jones, beeronGreekParkDrive, 9p.m. Administration Building! and stole • Heather Stackhouse, 24, managing editor • Nov. IO. I cappuchino I I • Two UCF students re L ______& espresso _JI ported seeing a naked man hid CONGRATULATIONS • ing in some bushes at Challenger Parkway ·and Alafaya Trail in BARNIE'S GOURMET Research Park, 4:27 p.m. Nov. • 7. GRADS COFFEE & TEA WE HAVE EVERYTHING • Craig D. Scurlock, 22, EDY'S GRAND reported that someone stole a YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE UCF parking hang..tag out of his vehicle parked in a lot near the . YOUR SPECIAL DAY PREMIUM ICE CREAM Visual Arts Buildi'ng, between 2 and5p.m.Nov. 17. •Graduation Announcements & L ·ow FAT • Matt Casavant, 22, re ported that someone cut through • High Speed Copies F R 0 Z E N the convertible top of his vehicle and stole sunglasses, between • Passport Photos • IO and 11 :30 a.m . Nov. 22 . YOUGURT •Name Cards •Marybeth F. Thompson, SOUPS•SALADS 35, reported that someone tried • Printing to pry open Room 112 of the Institute for Simulation and •Binding • SANDWICHES • Training on Progress Drive in Research Park, between 8 a.m. AND -MANY Nov. 16 and 9 a.m. Nov. 18.
•A 22-year-old student re OTHER TREATS! ported that a man held her down 12140 COLLEGIATE WAY and struck her in the face with a • closed fist, 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Col legiate Village Inn. Behind Applebee's 273-4439 OPEN7DAYS Write the M-F 8:30 - 6:00 12140 Collegiate Way S-S 12:00 - 6:00 News. Orlando, FL 32817 • University Blvd. (407) 382-5555 J\pplchcc's Hoslon ~ Chicken r=: 823-8192 _C_o_llc-g-ia-tc_W_a_y _ ____,~ Opinions expressed in The Central Florida Future are thos_e of the new.s~aper. or its "My light bulb can go out in therefrigeratornow. All I need man could be giving us the idea for a trendy new seafood individual columnists and not necessarily those of the Un1vers1ty admm1strat1on or Board of Regents. Letters to the Editor must be typed with a maximum of 300 words is the artificial lobster." The story also quotes a govern restaurant, called "Briefs 'n' Barnacles," which could and include the author's signature, major and phone number. Letters are sub1e~t to edihng of grammar and for space and become the p~operty of the newspaper, sub1ect ment microbiologist as saying that the glow could have attract a demanding clientele ("Waiter! Are these jockey to their publication. The Central Florida Future 1s a free, non-profit newspaper published twice-weekly during the academic year .and weekly during the s~mmer . been caused by bacteria, which by the way are being shorts fresh?") Also, there could be big potential for a The Central Florida Future, Inc., is a 501 c (3) Florida not-for-profit corporation and represented in this case by Robert Shapiro. 1s not ofhcially associated with the University of Central Florida. Single copies for weight-loss plan called "Shells Eat Your Body." I don't students and faculty are free; add1t1onal copies may be purchased at the Future No, I'm kidding again; Mr. Shapiro is a respected office for $.15 each know about you, but I'm in the mood for a steak. Nov. 29, 1994 •The Central Florida Future• 7 Letters to the editor How fair are final examinations? order to achieve a true understanding of the material, in my belief, Racial categories need clarification should be excused from the final exams if they have an "A" average going into finals week. The student has obviously proved In this age of moral decay and liberal media, it is refreshing to I was recently s_peaking with a fellow student who had to the professor throughout the semester that he was capable of be able to pick up a college newspaper and read articles and transferred to UCF from another university up north. The topic grasping the material and was diligent in his studies. If this columns that are so infonnative and full of moral insioht0 like w~ fin~ exams, and to my surprise, he told me that at his previous practice was adopted by most professors at this university, I Brynner Yee's. umvers1ty any student going into afinal exam with an "A" average believe that students would be more motivated to learn through The Nov. 17 article ("TheinherentDiscrirnination of Affirma in the course was excused fonn the final exam for that class. Here out the semester, and would not be forced to resort to last minute tive Action") was very well written and to the point. I agree quotas at UCF, final exams have been a part of the curriculum for as long cramming the night before the final to receive a passing grade for are unjust, whether they are those of the 1700' s or today. ~I have attended. However, just because finals have always been the course. After all, the point of taking a particular class is to gain The only thing I wanted to correct is a technicality. Mr. Yee given does not mean ·the practice is academically sound or fair. an understanding of the subject, and cramming doesn't promote categorized people into four groups: whites, blacks, Hispanics, and Most professors use final exams as a measure of how wen learning or understanding. Asians. This is not an entirely accurate grouping, and would be like students assimilated the general concepts taught in the course. A student that worked hard and got "A's" throughout the saying: dogs, cats, rottweilers, and a conglomeration of Dober Exams, in general, are not learning tools and usually do not semester becomes particularly vulnerable during five or six mans and horses. provide an accurate view of how well students learned the comprehensive final exams at the end of the semester. SiH'Ce White and black are skin colors or generalized races of materials - especially considering the circumstances under the final usually carries so much weight in the computation of mankind. Hispanic, however, is entirely cl;~:rent. A Hispanic is which finals are taken. In general, the grade distribution during the the final grade, a "C" or a low "B" on the final can drop the actually .someone from Spain. In the U.S., t majority of whites semester follows a nonnal curve. Although the majority. of the final grade of the student. For students applying to highly are not of Latin extraction, of course, but rather of Anglo, Nordic, students fall in themiddleofthecurve, there are some students that competitive graduate programs, this could be a disaster after or Gennanic decent. Latins, however, are also considered part of through hard work and diligence manage to do exceptionally well so much work throughout the semester itself. Conversely, the the white race, provided they are full blooded Latins with no Negro and finish the semester with an "A" average before the final. students that procrastinated during the semester are rewarded in their blood. And Las a Hispanic, see no pattern of discrimination For the small numberof students who worked hard durino the 0 if they can pull their grade up on the final exam. Although I to claim. People of western Asia are also grouped with the white semester and tried to get "A's" in all of the regular exams, am not opposed to this, I think that good students should be caucasoid racial stock. Once again, I see no historical pattern or any comprehensive (double weighted) final exams are a fonn of rewarded just as the procrastinators are during final exams. hard evidence that would allow Hispanics to justifiably claim punishment - particularly when the professor is willing to The elimination of final exams for students with an "A" discrimination. These few isolated claims of discrimination are substitute the final exam grade as the grade for the course for those average before the final will motivate all of the students to unfounded. What, we must ask, is their definition of discrimina students who received "C's" and ''D's" during the semester. This strive ~or a true understanding for the subject during the tion? unfair practice rewards last minute crammino and discouraoes 0 0 semester and also reward those who have put extra effort into Many times I have read stories where someone claims dis learning. Furthennore, since the final exams comprise such a large the class, as well as giving others a chance to improve their crimination on the job. I personally think those people are simply percentage of the final grade, they sometimes end up hurting final grade. This practice would not only reward study habits disgruntled employees who can't accept their own shortcomings students who did well during the semester. but also encourage students to become better learners by and instead blame their co-workers when they get fired. 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After transferring to U CF from West- em Kentu~ky, Butts·guaranteed the Knights would make a tournament appearance, which they did. If the team repeats last year's success, Butts will be a big factor. "I want to provide great leadership," Butts said. "On the court, I try to provide enthusiasm and a good work ethic. Off the court, I try keep to keep everyone together. Team unity is the key." Butts began his college career at the University of Western Kentucky, where he photo/SOLARES was the starting point guard during his Patrick Butts is the Golden Knights' sharpest three-point shooter. See BUTl'S, page 18 Da UCF women have sights set on a TAAC Championship D The Golden Knights are 4.1 rpg), sophomore Gylanda Henderson (4. 7 ppg) and sophomore frontcourter Perla looking to improve on their Campbell (2.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg) are all return- 12-15 (8-4 in TAAC) ing Freshman center Stacey Dev~ax was record of last season. granted a medical redshirt after injuring a knee_ early last season. by DAN RYAN Among this season's newcomers are Contributing writer junior guard/forward Stephanie Finley, who sat last season after transferring from After taking a giant leap of improve Winthrop (SC) College as well as JUCO ment a year ago, UCF women '_s basketball signees Priscilla Smith (a 5-11 forward coach Jerry Richardson is looking for big from North Greenville (SC) College and ger and better things in the upcoming sea Wynetta Ollie (a 6-0 center from Anderson son. (SC) Junior College). He has reason for optimism. One of Richardson also signed high school the top Trans-America Athletic standout Kelli Murray, a 5-1 guard from Conference's players, junior forward Southeast High School in East Bradenton. Tamika Coley, is returning and has brought Freshman Latonya Portee, a5-9 forward, is in what is likely to be Richardson's stron expected to play her first season with the gest recruiting class. Golden Knights after redshirting last sea Coley, who averaged 19.6pointsand son due to a knee injury suffered a: year ago. 12 rebounds per game a year ago, is already the school's career leader in rebounding. UCF's non-conference schedule is The Golden Knights were 12-15 highlighted by a pair of tournaments. The overall and 8-4 in Trans America Athletic Golden Knights will play in the Dial Soap Conference action in 1993-94. Classic (Nov. 25-26) at Auburn (Texas "Obviously, we're trying to pick up Christian, Wake Forest, UCF, Auburn). where we left off," said Richardson, now in They will later play host to the UCF Classic his third season at UCF. "There is still a lot (Dec. 29-Dec. 31) in the UCF Arena (Ar of room for us to develop." kansas State, Appellation State, Farleigh "We have a good pre-conference Dickinson, Middle Tennessee, Mississippi, schedule which will help us prepare for South Carolina, Texas A&M and UCF). conference play," he added. "The confer "The experience we gained last sea ence should have a lot of parity this year." son should be a plus for us this time," In addition to Coley, UCF senior Richardson said. "We played a strong sched center Latonya Johnson (6.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg), ule early in the year, and that fact helped us junior forward Lonnette Frazier (5.1 ppg, in the latter part of the season." pholo/SOLARES Gylanda Henderson is an intense competitor who enjoys driving past opponents. z 0 < N \0 • Mowry adds zest to UCF's • coaching.staff by PAT KARSNICK Staff writer Kirk Speraw, head coach of the UCF' s mens basketball team, is known as a quiet, reserved, laid back kind of coach. He couldn't have chosen an assistant more op posite of him than as sistant coach Chris Mowry. "I bring enthusi asm and some pep. I Mowry bring a little different perspective - some- times people perceive _coach Speraw as a laid back individual," says Mowry .. "You want to have a different blend of coaches; you don't want them to all be the • same. I have worked for ·some pretty fiery photo/SOLARES Junior Howard Porter will be dunking TAAC foes and filling the 7lS See MOWRY, page f7 lane this season for UCF . Smith will make_ an immediate impact on a young team I ) 0 The 5-11 junior transfer America Athletic Conference and had a will shore up a UCF squad promising preseason. Smith feels that with the team that UCF has this year, there with four freshman and is a good chance for the Golden Knights to two sophomores. She had win it all. "We have a lot of good players," 1O points and nine Smith said. "Anyone off the bench could rebounds in a Wake come into the game and get the job done." She continued, "The women on this Forest loss last Saturday. team have strong attitudes. We have really bonded together as one. This is one of the by DANIELLE FERNEZ closest teams I've ever played on. " Staff writer Smith not only has high expecta tions for the team but for herself. Priscilla Smith, ajuniortransferfrom "I don't care much about how many North Greenville Junior College, plans to points I score," Smith said. "I just want to showcase her baske.tball talent on a new win." stage this sea.son - the black and gold Smith added that her favorite part of floor of the the game is UCFArena. defense, and Smith is ,, ______her goal is to the starting make her op guard on the This is on.e of the closest ponent miss UCF women's her shot. basketball She wants to team. She was teams I've ever played on. keep .her brought here on ______, opponents' a scholarship point total by coach Jerry Priscilla Smith under l 0 Richardson, a points a man who forward/guard game. Smith holds in 'Carll the highest regards. Richardson wants me to shoot the ball "Coach Richardson is a very good more," Smith said about what her coach coach," Smith said. "He knows what he is expects from her. doing, and he believes in us. He makes us Smith is looking forward to the TAAC take notes on . the film so that we know tournament and, with some luck, the NCAA what our mistakes are and we can correct tournament. However, she knows that there them. Coach says if we correct our mis is still a whole season to play. takes, we will win." Smith and the Golden Knights' photo/SOLARES Winning is more than a possibility women's basketball team play their first home Priscilla Smith, forward/guard, brings both scoring and rebounding to for the Golden Knights. The team comes game Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. against the Golden Knights' lineup this season. into the season ranked third in the Trans- Georgia Southern. ~ 0\ 0\ -o\ N > z0 • • GOOD LUCK ON BECOMING TA ..A.C. CHAMPIONS \lv'AYNE DENS CH, INC . .Yl:kle~ r dik f z 0 :< N \0 A REFRESHER COURSE • IN HOME ECONOMICS. °lf{d like you to rake this lamps and lights? Do you rum They're simple to • simple test to see ifyour home them off when yo~ exit a room? is as energy efficient as possible. Is vour house cxcessivdv lit dw~- sive. Turn your J ; Ready? Let's begin. Hovv many ing the dav? Next. check vour thcrn1o~l:3t up or ,I ' of vou have T\1$? rhern10stat. 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HELP I coaches over the years, and I think I as head coach, t.. , . t>..d ... ·') Miami 11' · ;ear ~ , .iwty and the UCF Even though the team has not havepickedupsomeofthatsolthink Dade Community · " ~~ und then coachingsdfisf..lr.e.dwithsomething completely gelled together yet, the • • Ihavetheabilitytogetaftertheplayers he joined Speraw and rh-eoach.L"!! new. ·:heyan- wekomingsevennew Golden Knights still do have some The Honey Baked Ham Co. and get emotional." staff last season. ol~ yers tn t}..:; te~.!': 1 , which will force strong points. is in search of help during the Mowry has spent 13 years in "Igrewtoloveathleticsasakid, the ~a... ~·1mg staff to teach and coach They will be returning three holidays to fill our Sales Counter the coaching business. He started out and I just felt that coaching was some- the players to work and play with new starters from the perimeter with expe- • and Production positions. We have as an undergraduate assistant at St. thing that I would enjoy," Mowry players. rience. stores iocated in the following Ambrose University. explained. '1feltthatlwasn'tlooking ''Everybodyisstillfeelingtheir ''We have a lot of experience • Hehasmovedaroundthecoun- foran8-5job.lwasveryintriguedthat way around. For the new guys, their this year. Most of the guys, if they states: Alabama, Arkansas, try coaching for different teams. Most every day as a basketball coach is personalities have not had a chance to haven't played for us, have playe.d in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, of the years have been spent as an different. You are always face.d with come forward yet because they are JuniorCollege,sothatshouldhelpout Louisiana. Mississippi, Missouri, assistant, but while at St. Thomas new and exciting tasks, and this is still learning about their other team- a lot," says Mowry. Nevada, North and South Carolina, • University in Miami, he was named somethingthatlenjoyverymuch,"he mates," says Mowry. But experience isn'tjust help- Tennessee and Utah. Please stop ''Wearemakinggoodprogress fulforthosewhoplayonthecourt The by immediately to inquire about right now. As a coach, I don't see team feels Mowry has the experience seasonal help. Check the white • Fonner 'Sweet 16' thingshappeningasquicklyaslwould andtheenthusiasmthatcouldsucceed pages for information on the store like them, but we hope to make a few in bringing this team to its goal-a trip nearest you. big jumps, and we are moving in the totheNCAAtournament,onceagain . • participant joins the • UCF coaching staff by JUSTIN DELIAS ketball here at UCF are not expe Staff writer riencing the same equality that other schools enjoy, and she would There is a new face on the like to change that. • UCF women's basketball coach "The women here at UCF ing staff. Hazel Tull was hired as work just as hard as the men, and assistant coach by head coach Jerry they'regettingshortchanged ... We • Richardson to help further im have to pull teeth to get anything prove UCF' s growing program. don·e." Tull played basketball at More than just here at UCF, • Texas Tech, where she graduated Tull has goals of making a differ with an En- ence in women's athletics in gen glish degree eral. • and a minor "Unfortunately, it's unfair in health edu right now that young ladies are cation in working hard and not getting the • 1992. While publicity or the exposure or sup at Texas port that they deserve .. .I wish that Tech, Tull women's athletics had more op led her team portunities in a pro circuit, so that • to two con women can continue their careers ference titles and not have them end in col Tull and an ap lege," Tull ~xpla~ned. pearance in the "Sweet Sixtee~" Tull prides herself on a great before- losing to Stanford, who work ethic. Her motto is "If there's went on to win it all. a door closed, I' 11 find a window." After graduating from col Tull is looking forward to her op lege, Tull coached in numerous portunity here at UCF and hopes hasketball camps and summer to gain experience for the future. • camps. It was at those basketball "I think that with the knowl camps that she had an opportunity edge that I'm going to learn from to coach along side Jerry coach Richardson and [the fact] • Richardson. She was living back that I'm able to n.etwork and meet at home in Alberqueque, New lots of people in this field ... is a Mexico, contemplating whether great opportunity for me." or not to go to law school, when This Cbrismass. c;J:isma. Winter. UCF head coach Jerry Richardson ©MCMXCIV New Line Prod~ c t ions . Inc. All Rights Reserved. phoned her to offer the assistant job here at UCF. Suddenly, law school seemed less appealing, so MEDICAL CAREERS CAN MOVE she dropped everything and came FASTER IN 1HE AIR FORCE. to Orlando. .. Tull has a wealth of playing Join the Air Force and see how fast your medical experience and is excited about career can move, whether you're a physician or psy passing her knowledge on to the chologist ... dentist or physical therapist. UCF squad. In each area of expertise, you'll find a professional "Just through my playing medical environment where the needs of the patient abilities and overall coaching ex not cost of treatment-<:ome first. You'll be eligible to perience, I think I can show the apply for educational assistance to advance your • girls a few things that they might career. And enjoy an excellent compensation/benefits not know," she said package, including l) days vacation with pay each Richardson was impressed year. with what he saw in Tull during Plus, you'll take every step of your career as a com the summer camps and is still even missioned officer-standing proud, confident and more impressed with her now that assured that the best career step was the first one: she is here. joining the Air Force. "She has it all: youth, en Discover the rew'ards yourself. Call thusiasm and experience - ev- • erything you need in a coach, es USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS pecially in a up-and-coming pro TOLL FREE gram," Richardson said. 1-800-423-USAF Along with her coaching du ties, Tull has other goals for help ing UCF women's basketball. She ...... -~==--...... ----~~.__> feels that men· sand women's bas- ...... _.. _.. ___ _.. ____ _. .,, ----~-~~-- =" 18 •The Central Florida Future• Nov. 29, 1994 Senior point guard is ready to lead UCF back to the promised land Buns, from page 10 gia and UNLV. As someone who freshman and sophomore seasons. enjoys a challenge, Butts is look The team played in the NCAA ing forward to the tough competi- tournament his sophomore year, ti on. and things appeared to be going "I think a tough [pre-con well. ference] schedule prepares you for But the success of the West the season," Butts said. "If you ern Kentucky program tore it apart. are not willing to test yourself According to Butts, some players against the best teams in the coun began to get involved with drugs try, you shouldn't be in Division and stealing. They felt the rules I-A." did not apply to them. The Trans-America Athletic Butts knew it was an un Conference looks to be extremely healthy situation for him as a competitive this year with the ad player and a person. So he trans dition of Campbell. Butts said the ferred to UCF, bringing his work Knights will be a target for other ethic and NCAA tournament ex teams because of the exposure the perience, to a team in need of program received last year. Butts leadership. is not bothered by the pressure. "He's going to have to lead "All of my life I have loved the team," said head coach Kirk challenges," Butts said. Speraw. "like our quarterback on Over the last month Butts the floor." had to become familiar with new After Butts' departure, players. He has to learn their ten Western Kentucky made it all of dencies on the court as well as the way to the Sweet Sixteen. He their strengths and weaknesses. admits to wondering about how. As a veteran player, Butts is used his career might be different if he to adjusting to new teammates. had been a part of that team but He hopes to play in the NBA one has no regrets about joining UCF. day, and a second NCAA tourna "I like being in a situation ment appearance would certainly where no one expects you to win," bring him to the attention of more Butts said. scouts. Butts said he is willing to The Golden Knights have a do whatever it takes to get there. grueling pre-conference schedule "I'm a firm believer in hard that includes games against Geor- work," Butts said. Anyone interested in helping to cover either the men's or women's basketball team on their quests to the TAAC tournaments should contact WUCF-FM 89.9.:,.::::::·.:>,:.·:.:·.···· • • • • • ••••••• .$2 • ...... •..••. 2 Calll-8 -231-2222 • • • ~Th~e~~~A~~-~~w~re ~~Sports November 29, 199 Volleyball team.earns NCAA Tourney berth D UCF is set to ketball team did last season." face No. 19 ranked UCF will be facing the Uni versity of Idaho, ranked No. 19 University of Idaho nationally, in a match this Wednes squad this day at 7:30 p.m. The Knights head Last ThllfSday was Thanks to Moscow, Idaho with sunny giving, and the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday. dreams. If they manage to beat made sure that they gave thanks for Idaho (10-2), they'll head to Ha their Thanksgiving Day win over by JASON SWANCEY waii to face the sixth-ranked Rain Green Bay. The Cowboys had some Sports editor bows who earned a first-round guy named Jason Garrett at quarter bye. back. TheCowboyscontinuetowin Dominant? Yes, the UCF "I was joking around with despite all of the team's injuries. volleyball team finisJ;led their sea Miriam [Metzcus], and I said I'll Overall, it was a weekend to son 31-lOand 10-0 in TAACplay. only have to say one word during be thankful for, especially for the Dominant? They are headed for a time-out in the huddle - Ha Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they their first-ever appearance in post waii," Smith said. picked up their first win since early season play at the Di vision I level. Both senior outside hitter • October by upsetting the Minnesota Dominant? They've never losj a and Miriam Metzcus freshman VikingsinMinnesota. TheDolphins single match against a conference sensation Tyra Harper earned first also got some nice breaks as well, as opponent in three years of play in team All-TAAC selections. they were able to comeback from a theTAAC. YES-DOMINANT! Metzcus led the T AAC in attack 24-6 deficit to beat the Jets. The The Golden Knights earned average with 4.15 kills per game, Dolphins now have sole possession the berth into the 48-team field while Harper stuffed foes with of the top spot in-the AFC East. Saturday when they defeated the 153 blocks this season. Collegefootball did not lack SE Missouri State Othakians, 15- Smith is familiar with acco any fireworks last week either. FSU 11, i°5-l 1and15-9. lades herself, as she earned All rallied fonn a 31-3 deficit in the Once again the team was American honors while playing • fourth quarter to tie the Florida Gators led by senior Miriam Metzcus, for UCF in 1978. She led the team 31-31. Although the game wiJI go who had 15 kills. Junior setter to the AIA W national title and a down as a tie in the record books, in Emily Queisser added 43 assists, perfect 55-0 record that same year. • essence it was a loss for the Gators. while senior Kirsten Niedung had With her experience and this The Miami Hurricanes locked up a 13 digs to go along with her 13 team's athletic ability, they may bid to the Orange Bowl by beating a kills. be able to bring home an early tough Boston College team 23-7. "I feel especially happy for Christmas present. The NCAA The Hurricanes will face Nebraska our two seniors [Niedung and Finals will be held Dec. 15- 17 at on New Year's Day. In Division I Metzcus],'' said volleyball coach photo/SOLARES the University of Texas-Austin. AA playoff action this weekend, Lara Smith. "It alw_ays feels good The UCF Volleyball team rose above its competition and "We're not a very tall team, Steve "Air''McNairandAlcorn State to win, to make into the NCAA continued to dominate this season. The team went 10-0 in but we have great timing and very were ripped 63-20 by· top ranked Division I big dance Jike the bas- TAAC play and also earned an NCAA Tournament berth. talented athletes," Smith said. Youngstown State. Despite the loss, • "Air" McNairmade yet another im pressive showmg for the Reisman, NFL action highlighted by Bucs' overtime victory throwing for 514 yards and three United Press International Heyward added a 5-yard touchdown the kick on the first play after the tied the game at 14-14. Los Angeles • touchdowns. run early in the fourth quarter. It was miscue, handing the Vikings (7-5) was driving for the potential tying On to the NBA. After adding Sevenoftheday'sNFLgames the third straight Joss for the Eagles their third straight loss and knock- score when Miller wa~ picked offhy the likes of Chris Webber to their were decided by ·seven points or (7-5), who have also lost almost all ing them out of a share of the di vi- Van horse, who raced untouched 50 squad and finally signing Juwan • less. Over the past four weeks, 36 of hope of catching the Dallas Cow- sion lead. Minnesota tied the game yards down the right sideline to seal Howard, the Washington Bullets the 53 games played have been de- boys in the NFC East. Atlanta (6-6) with l ·:27 left in regulation when th win. have gone cold, losing six in a row. cided by no more than seven points. had a 14-point lead with six minutes Moon completed a 40-yarcJstouch- Patriots 12, Colts IO That makes a big statement for team • The other NFL action Sun- · to play, but an interception by down pass to Qadry Ismail, who At Indianapolis, four field chemistry. The Magic are finally day saw ~tlanta fight off Philadel- George led to a quick Philadelphia caught the ball in the back of the end goals by Matt Bahr and a bizarre hitting their stride. They have won phia, 28-21; Tampa Bay stun Min- touchdown, and the Falcons had to zone. Moon then found Cris Carter fumble recovery by Harlon Barnett seven in a row, including a big vic nesota in overtime, 20-17; Chicago survive two late chances for the for the game.-tying two-point con- in the game's final minutes brought tory over the defending champion win a 19-16 overtime duel with Ari- Eagles. With 17 seconds left, version. the Patriots their third straight win. Houston Rockets. The Magic also zona; Denver survive against Cin- Philadelphia' sRandall Cunningham Chargers 31 , Rams 17 Bahr's game-winning field goal unveiled their new electric blue road cinnati, 15-13; Seattle win at the completed a 61 -yard pass to Victor At San Diego, Darien Gor- came with 4:01 to play in the game unifonns last week. The Magic are buzzer against Kansas City, 10-9; Bailey, but time expired before the don returned a punt 75 yards for a and deflected off the left upright one of only five NBA teams with the New York Giants defeat Wash- Eagles could line up for another touchdown and Sean Vanhorse before making it over the crossbar. two road uniforms. ington in the rain, 21 -19; San Diego play. brought back an interception 50 And the drive to that field goal was And finally, former heavy • dominate the Los Angeles Rams, Buccaneers 20, Vikings 17 yards for the clinching score. Stan kept alive by a juggling catch by weightchampion Evander Holyfield 31-17; and Pittsburgh do the same (OT)_ Humphries threw a pair of touch- tight end Ben Coates on third down has been given n:tedical clearance by to the Los Angeles Raigers, 21-3. At Minneapolis, Michael down passes for the Chargers (9-3), on a pass that bounced off the hands the Mayo Clinic to fight again. Indianapolis faced New England Husted kicked a 22-yard field goal who rallied from an I I -point deficit of Indianapolis linebacker Jeff Holyfield had retired last April after Sunday night, and the Monday night 2:08 info overtime as the Bucca- and moved two games ahead of the Herrod. Then, with the Colts facing being diagnosed with a "stiff' heart game will send San Francisco to neers snapped a six-game losing Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. a third-and-6 from the 46-yard line but dee]~ himself healthy again New Orleans. streak. The winning kick was set up , TheRams(4-8)fellintolastplacein had their hopes ended when quar- • after faith healer Benny Hinn sup Falcons 28, Eagles 21 by Vikings return man Eric Guliford, the NFC West. Gordon returned a terback Don Majkowski, on the posedly "healed" him of his afflic':" At Atlanta, Terance Mathis who fumbled a punt at his own 10. punt 75 yards for a score 99 seconds verge of being sacked, had his des- tion. Holyfield, 32, has been de caught two touchdown passes from Buccaneers linebacker Ed Brady into the third quarter and Ronnie peration lateral toward Marshall clared in excellent health. Jeff George and Craig "Ironhead" recovered at the 5 and Husted made Harmon's two-point conversion run Faulk picked off by Barnett. • Women's Basketball: against Wake Forest on Knights with 14 points and begins their season at 0-2. "kills", Kirsten Niedung The Golden Knights Saturday, 74-92. Priscilla 14rebounds.Lonnette had 13 and Tyra Harper had travelled to Auburn, Smith and Stephanie Finley Frazier had 14 points and UCF Volleyball: Emily 10. Alabama to play in the Dial chipped in 1 O points apiece 13 rebounds, and Finley Queisser dished up 43 With the win, the Golden Classic tournament this for the Golden Knights. . and Perla Campbell also assists as the Golden Knights improve their weekend. Tamika Coley In the consolation game on broke into double digits: Knights outspiked record to 33-1 O and move went 1O of 14 from the field Sunday, UCF lost again, Finley had 1O points and Southeast Missouri State on to the NCAA and added 8 free throws for this time to Texas Christian Campbell had 10 rebounds. · 15-11, 15-11, 15-9 on tournament UCF will play 28 points in a losing effort by a score of 55-65. Coley The Golden Knights Saturday in an NCAA play Idaho Wednesday at as UCF came up short once again lead the Golden regular season record in. Miriam Metzcus had 15 7:30pm at Idaho.